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03-15-17, 06:22 PM
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Posted By calvert

Hawkdriver, As Bud mentioned in his...

Hawkdriver,

As Bud mentioned in his response, it can be problematic to add too much of an air permeable insulation in front of the foam as the result could be to create a condensing surface on the...
03-15-17, 05:02 PM
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Views: 1,332
Posted By calvert

"Adams Architectural Millwork" is in Dubuque...

"Adams Architectural Millwork" is in Dubuque Iowa. They would certainly make new sash for you in a historic fashion. They may also provide you with muntin material but I'm not absolutely sure of...
03-14-17, 05:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,576
Posted By calvert

What about the idea of placing another layer of...

What about the idea of placing another layer of foam over the existing foam? I think I would forget the fiberglass idea as the difficulty in placing it either between the existing foam and the new...
03-13-17, 05:50 PM
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Views: 1,576
Posted By calvert

What is the foundation constructed of? What are...

What is the foundation constructed of? What are your soil conditions and do you know how the foundation was dealt with for damp proofing and drainage?
What 1-1/2" foam did you use, (R-value)?
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Posted By calvert

Not that it would cause an issue but if you are...

Not that it would cause an issue but if you are contemplating doing the repair yourself with type N, why not do it with the lime mortar? You are close enough to the Philadelphia area to call or...
03-01-17, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,063
Posted By calvert

Is Rub-R-Wall available in your area. Very good...

Is Rub-R-Wall available in your area. Very good product and carries warranty. This is a spray applied application. There may be other similar type products in your area.

Do not like Platon for...
02-19-17, 03:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,147
Posted By calvert

If you are insulating the floor then the space...

If you are insulating the floor then the space below that does not necessarily have to have the walls insulated unless there is some degree of heating delivered to the space.

The actual rim...
02-18-17, 05:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,147
Posted By calvert

The potential for condensation in your case is...

The potential for condensation in your case is minimized due to the fact that you have solid wood framing for a rim board and as sheathing. Solid wood is much more forgiving than osb or plywood in...
02-12-17, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,318
Posted By calvert

That would be a suitable foam. The fiberglass...

That would be a suitable foam. The fiberglass may be showing some signs of moisture due to vapor migration across the foundation, not necessarily liquid water leakage. The water vapor can then...
02-11-17, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,318
Posted By calvert

As much as you may not like to hear it, I would...

As much as you may not like to hear it, I would probably replace the fiberglass insulation with closed cell foam. Look behind the fiberglass and see if the wall has a damp appearance or if there are...
02-10-17, 06:03 PM
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Views: 1,318
Posted By calvert

Is the foam that is on the walls a spray applied...

Is the foam that is on the walls a spray applied or a sheet material? If a sheet, do you know what type of foam?

Are the walls concrete or block and if block are the hollow cores sealed at the...
02-09-17, 10:11 AM
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Posted By calvert

From the picture it appears the wood above the...

From the picture it appears the wood above the sash has a deflection. Perhaps it is only a visual anomaly but if you put a long straight edge across the bottom of several joists in the area of the...
02-09-17, 06:46 AM
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Posted By calvert

What X said is generally the case. What I...

What X said is generally the case.

What I did notice in your photo is that the sill above the window may have a sag. Not knowing what the load above or the exact construction is, it may be wise...
02-09-17, 04:43 AM
Replies: 4
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Posted By calvert

If the split is in the open field of drywall then...

If the split is in the open field of drywall then I would most likely expect mesh tape without using a setting type of mud (durabond).

If the split is close to the wall to hallway, then it could...
02-06-17, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,365
Posted By calvert

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Vapor retarders are designed to slow the migration of water vapor from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration but it is really only of critical concern when the transfer...
01-31-17, 05:57 PM
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Views: 1,537
Posted By calvert

You might call a drywall supply yard in your...

You might call a drywall supply yard in your area. They may have Roxul or another similar rock wool product. You can also ask a few insulation subcontractors if they stock it or can get it quickly...
01-25-17, 04:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,851
Posted By calvert

There is a book that details standards for window...

There is a book that details standards for window restoration. It will give you good pointers and products to consider. I'm not particularly fond of the Dap glazing compound, you might look up...
01-12-17, 05:27 PM
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Posted By calvert

Why not apply foam sheathing like "Thermax" to...

Why not apply foam sheathing like "Thermax" to the interior surface of the block?
12-22-16, 05:08 AM
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Posted By calvert

Becomes difficult to assess without seeing...

Becomes difficult to assess without seeing first-hand. I would probably remove the piece that they started with at the outside wall/ceiling junction and make sure vents are placed so they extend far...
12-21-16, 04:15 PM
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Views: 2,519
Posted By calvert

Tami, did your contractor have his own workers do...

Tami, did your contractor have his own workers do the job or was it done by an insulation subcontractor?

There is a numerical rating system for fibrous insulation installations that takes into...
10-25-16, 07:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,534
Posted By calvert

" You can put as much insulation as you want but...

" You can put as much insulation as you want but you MUST have sufficient ventilation, thus the concern of blocked soffit vents and roof/ridge vents! "

Can you define sufficient ventilation?? ...
10-25-16, 04:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 35,075
Posted By calvert

You can sand the striations out of the wood but...

You can sand the striations out of the wood but this would be an extremely labor intensive operation to insure a smooth surface.

You have to also be sure that your siding is not too thin to...
10-25-16, 04:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,534
Posted By calvert

Thumbs up The price you are paying for cellulose is going...

The price you are paying for cellulose is going to be higher than the insulation contractor will pay. He is buying thousands of bags yearly. This impacts what you are perceiving as the savings...
08-05-16, 04:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 35,075
Posted By calvert

The siding you show is known as striated cedar...

The siding you show is known as striated cedar shakes. They consist of a layer of cedar mounted to either plywood or a fiber board and are attached in panel form.

Any rough treatment in your...
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